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Ep.1: How to Have That Tough Talk at Work

Episode 124 min

Featured Guest

DC

Diny Chen

ICF-Accredited Coach

Boon

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Key Takeaways

1

70% of employees avoid difficult conversations

Understanding why avoidance happens is the first step to overcoming it.

2

Radical candor fosters honest dialogue

Being direct while caring personally creates space for respectful challenging conversations.

3

Empathy and curiosity are essential

Approaching difficult conversations with genuine interest in the other person transforms outcomes.

4

Psychological safety enables honest communication

Training managers to create safe spaces helps teams navigate challenges effectively.

5

Coaching practices improve everyday interactions

Small shifts in how we communicate can have a big impact on workplace dynamics.

About This Episode

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Have A Better Day with Boon Co-Founder and CEO Alex Simmons.

We've all been there—those difficult conversations at work that seem impossible to navigate. Well, maybe it's time to stop dreading these tough talks.

In this first episode, we are joined by the vibrant Diny Chen. Diny is an ICF-Accredited coach with Boon, bringing over a decade of program management experience at Fortune 500 companies like Google and YouTube.

Her curiosity, energy, and commitment drive her coaching style, as she aims to empower individuals and teams to have a better day.

Want to develop leaders who drive results?

Let's talk about how Boon can help your organization build leadership capacity at scale.